WVC 62-1C-17c
§62-1C-17c. Bail in cases of crimes between family or household
members.
(a) When the offense charged is a crime against a family or
household member, it may be a condition of bond that the defendant
shall not have any contact whatsoever, direct or indirect, verbal
or physical, with the victim or complainant.

(b) In determining conditions of release, the issuing
authority shall consider whether the defendant poses a threat or
danger to the victim or other family or household member. If the
issuing authority makes such a determination, it shall require as
a condition of bail that the defendant refrain from entering the
residence or household of the victim, the victim's school, and the
victim's place of employment or otherwise contacting the victim
and/or minor child or household member in any manner whatsoever,
and shall refrain from having any further contact with the victim.
A violation of this condition may be punishable by the forfeiture
of bail and the issuance of a bench warrant for the defendant's
arrest or remanding the defendant to custody or a modification of
the terms of bail.

(c) The clerk of the court issuing an order pursuant to this
section shall issue certified copies of the conditions of bail to
the victim upon request without cost.

(d) Where a law-enforcement officer observes any violation of
bail condition, including the presence of the defendant or at the
home of the victim, the officer shall immediately arrest the
defendant, and detain the defendant pending a hearing for
revocation of bail.

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